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Newspaper
Sheridan News
Location
Sheridan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1900
Page
4
Over the past decade the country has imported an average of 777134 tons of sugar annually from foreign markets. The bulk of these imports come from nations that purchase little else from the domestic economy.
In 1894 Colorado recorded 18 532 bank depositors, down from over 30 000 the previous year. Total deposits increased from 9 380 000 dollars to 20 006 000 dollars in the same period.
Figures of money in circulation in the United States are cited for June 1, 1900 and July 1, 1896. The total amounts are $2,074,687,871 and $1,506,434,966 respectively, with an increase of $568,252,905 over four years.
The article argues increasing exports strengthens prosperity yet warns that reliance on foreign ships for 60 percent of foreign carrying presents a national risk and calls for diversification of maritime trade. The piece stresses a need for policy actions to reduce dependence.
The Washington Post contrasts a current US Treasury surplus near 300 million with a four year earlier deficit from bond issues. It notes this year's expected surplus about 65 million versus a 30 million deficit four years ago and cites May customs receipts up about 6.5 million year over year.
The text states the United States spends a million dollars daily on tropical products for industry and consumption and predicts increased sourcing from recently linked island possessions. It notes items include sugar coffee silk rubber fibres fruits nuts tobacco tea cotton and more and envisions reciprocal purchases of U S farm and factory goods.
The War Department reports government expenditure of over 15 million dollars for sea transport of personnel animals and supplies to the Philippine Islands. It notes savings exceeding 9 million dollars from owning its own transports.
Youths in Crooked Creek witnessed a barnyard parade staged by Dye and partners. Players and makeshift acts filled the street with banners, a toy xylophone, mock carriages, and a sacred cow leading a lively chase. Tickets earned thirty cents, while lemonade profits remained unclear.
The article explains how months got their names from Roman and Saxon roots, noting January Janus and December/November from old calendars, then shifts to dairy practices. It covers souring bacteria in milk, sources of contamination, and steps to minimize contamination by cleaning the udder, hands, and utensils, plus cooling milk quickly using gun can cooling methods and timing for cream separation and churning.
A fragment reflects on the Dye Brothers circus parade and its lasting, humorous impact. It contrasts the boys learning from spectacle with the idea they may eventually influence politics, farms, and workshops in the country.
Advert says August Flower remains the world’s top medicine for indigestion biliousness and related ills. It claims to cleanse the system, regulate the liver, stimulate nerves, and relieve headaches with a few doses of Green’s August Flower liquid. Sold by C. E. Elliott.
A 19th century promotional notice touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as the only positive cure for catarrh a constitutional disease. It asserts internal action on blood and mucous surfaces, promises to cure with a $100 reward for any failure, and notes available testimonials with F J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio. Also mentions Hall's Family Pills.
Mrs W H Hines and daughter Mrs Edward Shields and her young son returned to Cincinnati Sunday after several days with Dr J C Newby and family. Mrs Hines is the doctor's sister.
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